Shelby J. Gurss

Global HR Transformation Project for Technology Company

• Advised client on strategic configuration, potential solutions, and process management of the compensation event as the Advanced Compensation Subject Matter Expert
• Analyzed, reviewed and troubleshooted issues and presented optimal solutions for Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Core HR Solution Architect
• Facilitated global training sessions on upcoming advanced compensation event for business partners to educate and confirm understanding of system functionality
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members

Global HR Transformation Project for Oil & Gas Company

• Collected workstream business requirements and translated into overall system design and configuration
• Owned relationship with key workstream partners on any workday system security issues and provided solutions for production environment

US HR Transformation Project for Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Company

• Managed the functional team of four midday through a project, from the testing phase through to deployment
• Liaised between functional, conversion, and integrations teams to ensure cross-workstream dependencies were identified, assessed, and documented
• Directed and coordinated the overall Workday cutover plan while ensuring a positive client relationship
• Coordinated and built out Hypercare and training materials for product leads and business partners

Global HR Transformation Project for Financial Services Company

• Oversaw the compensation workstream to ensure accurate design, build, and testing of core compensation and adv
• Compensation within the project milestones and deadlines
• Led the client through cross-workstream issues and solutions based on complex business requirements
• Designed and executed the user-accepting testing approach and workshops for core and advanced compensation between all business partners

Global HR Transformation Project for Technology Company

• Conducted strategy, stakeholder socialization and system enablement to prepare client for Workday compensation deployment
• Facilitated and ensured execution of prototype validation testing, systems integration testing, and user-acceptance testing for all compensation
• Collaborated with Change Management on system design and overall impacts to business partners based on system requirements and setup

Global HR Transformation Project for Financial Services project (Prudential)

• Managed compensation workstream from design to post-Go Live support; gathering and articulating requirements, and providing innovative solutions for clients to handle their most complex requirements
• Supported the executing of product unit testing, system integration testing and user-accepting testing and payroll compare for Compensation
• Managed an offshore support resource the duration of the project where the individual worked on different workstream priorities; was responsible for training the individual on the soft and hard skills in Workday and consulting

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• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients
• Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress
• Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment
• Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes
• Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results